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CATALOGUE 



LOAN COLLECTION 



REVOLUTIONARY RELICS 



EXHIBITED AT THE 



f\l<r^tP^. Old South Church, 



NOVEMBER, 1876. 



FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OLD SOUTH PURCHASE FUND. 



THIRD EDITION. 



BOSTON: 

PRESS OF GEORGE H. ELLIS. 

1876. 




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COMMITTEE. 



Tliomas G. Appleton, 
Adams Ayer, 
Airs. James Codman, 
Richard Codman, 
H. H. Edes, 
C. W. Elliott, 
Sa muel A . Green , 
E. E. Hale, 
Miss Susan Hale, 



B. Joy Jeff^'ics, 
Martin P. Kennard, 
Charles L. Peirson, 
Edward G. Porter, 
Ben : Perky Poore, 
Mrs. John Revere, 
Mrs. G. Howland Shaw, 
Mrs. G. W. Simmons, Jr., 
Miss L. P, Sohier, 



Mrs. Augustus Hemenway, William P. Upham, 
Mrs. Charles D. Homans, J. Collins Warren, 
James F. Hunnewell, Wm. H. Whitmore, 

Robert C Winthrop. 



CATALOGUE. 



1. Framed Address to the King by the Congress of Phil- 

adelphia, Mcllen Chamberlain, Chelsea. 

2. Framed Declaration of Independence, . . " " " 

3. Framed Articles of Confederation entered into 

by the Colonies, " « " 

4. Framed Constitution of the United States, . " " " 

5. Oaths of Allegiance, Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

6. Lady Washington's Shoes, " " 

7. Keys of the organ of Christ Church, Cambridge, with 

Autograph of the maker and date. This instru- 
ment was selected by Handel, and presented to 
Christ Church, by the city of London, in 1761. 
Some of the lead pipes were taken out by the 
Provincial soldiers, made into slugs, and were part 
of the ammunition used at Bunker Hill. Notwith- 
standing this loss, the remaining pipes discoursed 
sweet sounds until 1848, Mrs. T. P. James. 

8. Cross of Dutch Oak, made of wood from Old Organ, 

Christ's Church, Cambridge, " " 

9. View of 1765, engraved by Paul Revere, R. C. Maekav. 



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10. Silver Bowl. For some years previous to the Revo- 

lution a number of gentlemen known as the "Sons 
of Liberty " used to meet and discuss the ques- 
tions of the day. In 1768, the Colonial Assembly 
of Massachusetts Bay voted to raise a Committee 
of Correspondence with her Sister Colonies on 
their grievances. The British Ministry demanded 
the repeal of this act. The Assembly voted " >iot 
to rescind" and in commemoration of this vote the 
Sons of Liberty had this massive Punch Bowl 
made. After the Revolution it was purchased by 
one of their number, Mr. William Mackay, ances- 
tor of the present owner, Ji. C. Mackay. 

11. Silver Strainer 

12. Silver Coffee-Pot, 

15. Kitchen Tongs, Frauds Brooks. 

14. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill, " " 

1 5. Cocked Hat of Gen. John Brooks, Aide-de-Camp to 

Washington, " " 

16. Holster Pistol of Gen. Brooks, " 

17. Portrait of Hon. Nathaniel Gorham, Chairman of 

the Convention which framed the Federal Consti- 
tution. Copy by Rembrandt Peak, Edward Brooks. 

18. Portrait of Major-General John Brooks. Aide-de- 

Camp to Washington. Painted by Stuart, " ' " 

19. Portrait of Peter Chardon. Crayon by Copley. 

Frame made by Paul Revere " , " 

20. Rifle from Bunker Hill, Francis Brooks. 

21. View of Boston, 1768, by Paul Revere Satniiel A. Green. 

23. Chair used in the Salem Witchcraft Trial, . Miss M. H. Croivninshield. 

24. Collection of Historical Pamphlets and two Manu- 

scripts framed in Glass J. Wingatc TJiornton. 

25. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill, G. G. Stone. 



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26. Piece of Cloth worn by Commodore Tucker in the 

Revolution, G. G. Stone. 

27. Baluster of Front Stairs, Hancock House, B. yoy Jeffries. 

28. Glass Frame Case, containing Bill of Sale of Negro 

Boy; Letter of Major Paddock, who planted the 
Paddock Elms ; Passes of Boston Selectmen and 
British Commanders to Dr. John Jeffries ; Request 
for thanks to the Rev. Mr. Eckley, of the Old 
South, 1802, " " 

29. Bellows used one hundred and twenty-five years ago 

in the family of Hon. Samuel Tufts, of Newbury- 

port, l\Ir. Richards. 

30. Portrait Rev. Joseph Sewall, D. D., Pastor of Old 

South Church from 1713 till his death, 1769, .... Mr. Salisbury. 

31. Silver Porringer, made by Paul Revere, B. Joy Jeffries. 

32. Silver Candlestick, 1776, " " 

33. Sir William Pepperell, Engraving, D. R. Sladc. 

34. Thomas Prince, Pastor of Old South Church, En- 

graving, 

35. Rev. John Morehead, Engraving, " " 

36. Old Engraving, 1785, showing dress of the period, . . « « 

37. A Remnant of the Original Flag that hung from the 

Liberty Tree, Washington St., Boston, 1775, . . . . H. C. Fernald. 

38. Flag that hung from Liberty Tree, " " 

39. Engraving representing the Landing of the British 

on Long Wharf, 1768, by Paul Revere, Mrs. T. J. Homer. 

40. Portrait of Samuel Gore, who assisted in throwing 

the Tea overboard in Boston Harbor, Dec. 16, 1773, • Mrs. N'. Walker. 

41. Cradle belonging to Samuel Grant, father of Moses 

Grant, who assisted in throwing the Tea overboard 

in Boston Harbor, Dec. 16, 1773, " " 

42. Portrait of Dr. John Warren, painted from a mask 

and biist, under the direction of Dr. J. C. Warren, 

by J. Pope, " " 



43- Hancock House, 1776 Miss Ji. Salisbury. 

44. Hancock House, 1850, " " 

45. Photograph of Copley's Portrait of Gov. Hancock, . " " 

46. Photograph of Copley's Portrait of Mrs. Hancock, . " " 

47. A Ball picked up at Cambridge, fired by the ISritish 

into the American Camp, breaking the pot in which 

broth was cooking, and spilling the contents, '. . C/ias. Brcck, Milton. 

48. A Wallet, containing Manuscripts dated 1739, '41, 

and '50, owned by a Soldier of the Revolution, . . . . A. O. Corbctt. 

49. Sleeve Buttons worn by the same, " " 

50. Battle of Bunker Hill, by Carter, James Lee. 

51. A Sword used in the Revolution, T. T. Bailies, Scituate. 

52. Deed of Sale of a Slave, 1762, " " " 

54. Ancient Wallet, worked by Marcy Otis, . '. . . " " " 

55. Chatelaine of Elizabeth Alney Ellery, Mother of 

William Ellery, Signer of Declaration, . Miss Elizabeth Ellery Dana. 
56; Watch belonging to Gov. Hancock, given to Mrs. 

Wm. Greenough, by Madame Hancock, . . . Mrs. Wm. Greenoitgh. 

57. Cane made from one of the Timbers of the old Win- 

throp House, which stood near the North Bridge, 

Concord, Miss N. S. Hosmer. 

58. Cane made from the Timl^ers of the Old South 

Bridge in Concord. These two bridges, the " North " 
and " South " were guarded by British Soldiers to 
prevent reenforcements to the Americans, .... " " 

59. Portrait of Gov. Pierce ; served through the Revo- 

lution ; present at Bunker Hill ; Father of Presi- 
dent Pierce, ^ Mrs. Benhavi. 

60. Embroidered Blanket in wliich .Samuel Adams was 

baptized, September, 1722. It was wrought about 
1714, byMary Fifield, his future mother, and has 
descended in a " line of Marys " through si.x gen- 
erations Miss Mary A. White, Brookline. 



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6i. Cannon-Bali fired from one of Lord Percy's Field- 
pieces ; ploughed up a few years since, . . . F. B. Hayes, Lexington. 

62. Cartridge-Box worn at the Battle of Lexington by 

Francis Brown, Sergeant, afterwards Captain, of 

the Minute-men, Francis H. Brown. 

63. Sword of Edmund Monroe, one of the Lexington 

Minute-men; killed at Monmouth, June, 1778, . . " " 

64. Copperplate Coat of Arms belonging to Rev. Jonas 

Clark, Lexington, 1775, Henry G. Clark. 

65. Pewter Plate from which Washington ate on his 

Visit to the Munroe Tavern in 1789, William and J. S. Miinroe, Lexington. 

66. Portrait of Lord Percy; engraved in London, 1777, . . . E.G.Porter. 

67. Seven Prints of the Battle of Lexington, . . . F. B. Hayes, Lexington. 

68. Two Prints of the Retreat of the British from 

Concord, " " " 

69. One Print of Gen. Putnam receiving the news of 

the Battle of Lexington, " " " 

70. Pocket-Book and Continental Currency, . . . Gershoin SiMn, Lexington. 

71. Powder-Horn and Musket used at the Battle of 

Lexington by Nathan Dudley, Charles Dudley. 

72. Volume of Anniversary Sermons preached at Lex- 

ington on each 19th of April during the Revolu- 
tionary War, E. G. Porter. 

73. Ancient Powder-Horn: "Unite or Die," . . Hainmon Reed, Lexington. 

74. Sword worn by William Reed, Esq., a Representa- 

tive of the Town of Lexington in the General 
Court in 1757, and Captain in the French and 
Indian War, 1755, " " " 

75. Pocket-Book of Joshua Bentley, the Ferry-man who 

carried Paul Revere across to Charlestown on the 

night of April 18, 1775, Joshua Bentley Fozole, Lexington. 

76. Sword of Robert Newman, who gave the signal from 

- Christ Church, Joshua Bentley Fozvle, Lexington. 



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77- China Cup and Silver Spoon used l)v Washington 
at the Munroe Tavern, Lexington, in 1789, 

Miss Laura Miizzey Brigham, Lexington. 

78. Spectacles of Col. William Munroe, ..." " " " 

79. Wedding Ring, 1767: "Hearts united live con- 

tented," • . " " " 

80. Silver Spoon : " Wm + Anna," " " " 

Si. Shoe and Stocking worn at baptism by the infant of 

Mrs. Mary Rogers, afterwards second wife of Col. 

William Munroe, William and J. S. Munroe, Lexington. 

82. Spurs taken from the heel of a British officer at the 

Battle of Monmouth, .... William and J. S. Munroe, Lexington. 

83. Gun of John Munroe, used in Battle of Lexington, . . . E. G. Porter. 

84. Silver Pepper-Bo.v, China, Glass Ware, and Coin- 

Scales of Rev. Jonas Clark, Lexington, Henry G. Clark. 

85. Cannon-Bail and Grape-Shot fired by Lord Percy's 

Battery, dug up on premises of William Plumer, 

William Plumer, Le.vington. 

86. Tobacco-Tongs used in Lexington during the Rev- 

olutionary War, William Plumer, Lexington. 

87. "The Town of Boston in New England, and Brittish 

Ships-of-War landing their Troops, 1768," E. G. Porter. 

88. Print of Boston Massacre. " Engraved, printed, 

and sold by Paul Revere, Boston," " " 

89. Woodcut for printing calicoes during the war, 

William Munroe, Lexington. 

90. Cane used by Caleb Harrington, who was shot while 

leaving the meeting-house on the morning of the 

19th, Timothy K. Fiske, Lexington. 

91. Snow-shoes worn by Surgeon Fiske,. . . " " " 

92. Bullets and Grape-shot from the Battle-field of Sara- 

toga (the scene of Burgoyne's surrender, Oct. 7, 

1777) N.M. Wright. 

93. Copper Tea-Kettlc belonged to Col. Timothy Bige- 



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low, 15th Massachusetts Regiment in the Revolu- 
tionary War, and used by him in camp throughout 
the War, Mrs. Theodore Chase. 

94. Order written and signed by Paul Revere, George F. Pierce. 

95. Order issued on the 17th of June, 1775, to the militia 

in Dorchester on the movement of Gen. Gage's 

troops, . « <■<. 

96. Manuscript books, Mrs. Nathaniel Walker. 

97. Letters of the Revolution, copied by John Gore, " " " 

98. Pepper-box made by Paul Revere, Mrs. T. Cicshiug. 

99. Three Spoons made by Paul Revere, " " 

100. Two pairs of Sugar-tongs of Revolutionary times, . " 

102. Picture of the Political Situation of England, her 

Colonies and France, 1775, Mrs. IVarreii Weston. 

103. China Bowl, containing two Portraits of Washing- 

ton, one representing him as a Marshal of France, 

the other with his foot upon the British Lion, . . " " 

104. Chintz Curtains of Revolutionary days, . . . Mrs. J?. H. Dana, Jr. 

105. Old English Blunderbus, W. E. Clayton. 

106. Old-fashioned Washstand, Miss E. C. Adams, Qiiincy. 

107. An old Chair, « a „ u 

108. An old Mirror, « » « ^ 

109. Two old Muskets, u u u u 

no. Two Cannon-Bails from Bunker Hill, J. M. Brio-ham. 

111. Two Cartridge-Boxes from Bunker Hill " " 

112. Picture of Gen. Warren's birthplace, . A. H. Nichols. 

1 14. Silver Can made by Paul Revere, H. H. Edes. 

115. School-book used by Gen. Joseph Warren, with his 

Autograph, <. u 

116. Punch-Strainer of 1750, " " 

117. Christening-cap worn by Dr. Mather Byles at his 

baptism in 1706, " " 

118. George Whitefield's Journal printed by Benjamin Franklin, " " 

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119. 

120. 
121. 
122. 

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1-4- 

1-5- 
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127. 
i:S. 
129. 
130. 
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136. 
137- 

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139- 

140. 



Journal in Boston Jail in 1775, by John Leach, . ... II. II. Edcs. 

Diary kept in Boston Jail in 1775, '^Y Peter Edes, . . 

Fifth of March Oration, by Dr. Benjamin Church, 1773, 

Fifth of March Oration, by James Lovell, 177 1, . . 

Fifth of March Oration, by John Hancock, 1774, . . , 

Fifth of March Oration, by Gen. Joseph Warren, 1775, 

Boston Almanac, 1774, W. E. Clayton. 

Old Coins, " " 

Old Powder-IIorn, 

Account-book and seven Autographs and Coins C. B. Brooks. 

Old Pitcher, W. II. Deiiiut. 

Profile of Count Rumford, B. Joy Jeffries. 

Sword worn by Josiah Quincy, Jr., at the Queen's 

birthday reception, Jan. 18, 1775, during his visit 

in England on Colonial business Miss Quincy. 

Photograph of Josiah Quincy, aged 89, 1861 ; also 

Rosette worn in an infant's cap, when baptized in 

the Old South by the Rev. John Hunt, " " 

Pane of glass in the house of Col. Josiah Quincy, 

of Braintree, through which he saw the departure 

of Gen. Gage, " " 

Antique Locket, Miss M. A. Wales. 

Sketch of Washington from which the Portrait in 

Fanueil Hall was painted by Stuart. Letter from 

Stuart accompanies this sketch, Ignatius Sargent. 

Original Certificate and Medal of the Cincinnati, . Ignatius Sargent, Jr. 
Pistols belonging to ^L'ljor Sargent used in the 

Revolution, " " 

Snuff-box belonging to Major Sargent, .... " " 

Portraits of the Presidents of the United States, 

from 1789 to 1857 ; also their Autographs, Mellen Chamberlain, Chelsea. 
Portraits and autographs of the Sovereigns of Great 

Britain, from James H. to George IV., ..." " 



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141. Autographs of the Participators in the Events at 

at Lexington and Concord, 1775, . . . Mellen Chamberlain, Chelsea. 

142. Autographs of the Participants at the Battle of 

Bunker Hill, " « 

143. Relics from Bunker Hill Dug upon the Battle-field 

a few years after the Revolution ; the oval plate 
from a uniform of a British Officer ; the Buttons 
from the clothing of our own Men, Augustine Shiirtle£. 

144. Ancient Silk Wallet, " " 

145. Saratoga Gun, Oct. 17, 1777. This gun was one of 

the 5,790 stand of arms surrendered by Gen. Bur- 
goyne to Gen. Gates at Saratoga, and was pre- 
sented to Capt. Jonathan Morrill, of Amesbury, 
Mass., who was present on the occasion, serving 
in the American Army, J- W. Morrill, Somcrville. 

147. Framed Picture of Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St., N. E. H. G. Society- 

148. Beacon Hill from the present site of the Reservoir, " " 

149. Beacon Hill from Derne St., " " 

150. Beacon Hill from Mr. Thurston's house, .... " " 

151. Beacon Hill from Mt. Vernon St., at Hancock . . " 

1 52. Portrait of Franklin, Mrs. Divight Foster. 

153. Wedding Dress of Rebecca Sherman, .... " " 

154. Sugar-Tongs given by Roger Sherman to his 

daughter, " '• 

155. Tea-Caddy used by Mrs. Roger Sherman, ... " " 

156. Portrait of Richard Dana, by Copley, R. H. Dana. 

157. Portrait of Francis Dana, by Brackett, " " 

158. Pair Andirons belonging to William Ellery, . • . . . " " 

159. Pair Candlesticks belonging to William Ellery, .... " " 

160. Chair moved from Charlestown, " •' 

161. Almanac for 1775, with Manuscript notes referring 

to Warren's 5th of March Oration, Samitel A. Green. 



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i62. Almanac for 1775, with Manuscript Notes referring 

. to the Battle of Bunker Hill Sai/nicl A. Green. 

163. Watch and Chain of Francis Dana, R. H. Daita. 

164. Original Oath of non-execution of the Stamp Act, 

made by Andrew Oliver before Richard Dana, 

Dec. 17, 1765 " " 

165. Fish Knife, used by Mrs. John Adams; very old, . Miss E. C Adams. 

166. Cream Pot used by Mrs. John Adams; given her 

on her marriage, in 1763, " " 

167. Silver Drinking Can used by John Adams; over 

one hundred years old, " " 

16S. Model of the old Warren House, in Roxbury; 

made of the moss and wood of the same; 1720, . Biickminster Broiun. 

169. Silver Knives and Forks which belonged to Gov. 

Hancock, Miss Rebecca Sals/inry. 

170. Silver Cream Pitcher, made by Paul Revere, . " " 

171. Piece of the Blood-stained Shirt of one of the 

Cambridge Minute Men, who fell on the Lexing- 
ton road, April 19, 1775, E. N. Horsford. 

172. Washington Chair, from Mt. Vernon, belonging to 

Oliver Walcott, Secretary of the Treasury, . . . . J. H. JVolcott. 

173. Powder Horn of Col. John Williams, dated 1759, ... " " 

174. Cane, belonging to Oliver Wolcott, signer of the 

Declaration of Independence, " " 

175. Shoe and Knee-buckles belonging to Oliver Wolcott, . . " " 

176. Hair of Gen. and Mrs. Washington given by Mrs. 

Washington to Oliver W^olcott " " 

177. Old China Bowl, commemorating the Evacuation 

of Boston, " " 

17S. Commission of Sheriff, signed by Roger Wolcott, 
then Governor of Connecticut, and given by him 
to Oliver Wolcott, . . . • • . . . " " 

179. Gov. Bowdoin's Sword, now owned by the First 



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Corps of Cadets, Thos. F. Edmands. 

1 80. Gov. Gage's Order dismissing John Hancock from 

his service as Col. of Governor's Company of 

Cadets, " " 

181. Impression of the Seal of the First Corps of 

Cadets, quartering arms of Gov. Shirley and 

Gov. Bowdoin, " " 

182. Medallion Head of Dr. Franklin ; designed by Le 

Thiere ; engraved by Darcis, 1795, H. H. Edes. 

183. View of Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770; engraved 

by Paul Revere, " " 

184. Cane given in 1778 by Gov. Bowdoin to Gen. Wash- 

ington ; restored by his Widow to the family of 
the donor, through whose descendants it has 
come to the present owner, Robert C. Winthrop. 

185. Five Silver Communion Cups. 

1. "The gift of Dea. Samuel Stone to Lexington 

Church, 17 15." 

2. " The gift of Mr. Samuel Haugh to Lexing- 

ton Church, 1727." 

3. " The gift of Deacon Joseph Brown to the 

Church of Christ in Lexington, 1759." 

4. " L. C." (Lexington Church.) 

5. "L. C." 

Chtirch of the Redeemer, Lexhigton. 

186. Pewter Flagon and Plate belonging to the orig- 

inal Communion Service of the Lexington Church, 

First Church, Lexington. 

187. Tongue of the Old Church Bell which, on the morn- 

ing of April 19, 1775, sounded the Alarm sum- 
moning the Citizens of Lexington to rally and 
resist the approach of the British, . - E. G. Porter. 

188. Minutes of a Sermon, 1775, Josiah A. Stearns. 



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iSg- Massachusetts Script, 1780; Maryland Script, 1770, . Josiah A. Stearns. 

190. Old Sign of the Munroe Tavern, Lexington; Head- 

quarters and Hospital of Lord Percy, April 19, 

1775, IVni. and y. S. Mi/itroc, Lexington. 

191. Cartouche-Box taken from a dead British soldier on 

the eve of April 19, 1775. Stains of blood still 

visible on the belt, Geo. H. Gray, Arlington. 

192. Sermon preached at Lexington, April 19, 1777, by 

Samuel Cooke, A.M., Pastor of the Second 

Church, Cambridge. Psalms 5:6, E. G. Porter. 

193. Sermon preached at Lexington, April 19, 1783, by 

Zabdiel Adams, Pastor of the Church in Lunen- 
burg. L Kings 12: 15, " " 

194. Engraving of Cotton Mather, 1727, C. B. Brooks. 

195. Engraving of Rev. William Cooper, 1743, " " 

196. Engraving of Rev. William Welsteed, 1753, " " 

197. Portrait of John Adams (aged 90) by Stuart, . . . Airs. C. F. Adams. 

198. Portrait of George Washington by R. Peale, .... Mrs. E. Gray. 

199. Portrait of Gen. Heath, Mrs. G. Brewer. 

200. Portrait of Ebcne/.er Dorr, one of the messengers 

captured with Paul Revere, Miss Dorr. 

201. Portrait of Abigail Cunningham, wife of Ebenezer 

Dorr, 

202. Portrait of Chief-Justice Sewall, the first Chief- 

Justice of Massachusetts, Miss Jiidgway. 

203. Portrait of John Scollay, Chairman of the Select- 

men of Boston from 1774 to 1790, by Copley, J. Bigelcnv. 

204. Portrait of Mary Scollay, wife of John, by Copley, ..." " 

205. Portrait of Col. Pickering, by Stuart, Miss Pratt. 

206. Portrait of John Winthrop, R. C. Winthrop. 

207. Portrait of Joseph Green, by Copley, Samuel A. Green. 

Family Papers formerly the property of David Jeffries, Esq., Town 

Treasurer of Boston, lately found under the floor of the attic 
of Faneuil Hall. Nos. 218 — 227. 



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2i8. Volume of Papers belonging to the Hon. John 
Usher, Treasurer of New England, afterwards 
Lieutenant-Governor of New Hampshire, 16S6-S, IValtef Lloyd Jeffries. 

219. Volume of Letters written to Gov. Usher (Lieut.- 

Gov. Tailer, Judge Byfield, Judge Sewall, Presi- 
dent Wadsworth, and others among the writers), 
1676— 1724, 

220. Volume of Papers and Letters belonging to Gov. 

Usher (Letters from Gov. Andros among them), 
1680— 1724, " 

221. Volume of Deeds and Petitions of Gov. Usher's 

(including Petition to the King and the answer of 
the King and Privy Council, signed by Chas. 
Montague, afterwards Lord Halifax; also Indian 
deeds from Wannalansett, Chief Sachem of the 
Merrimack Indians, etc. ; Papers of Gov. Dudley, 
Col. Lidget, Daniel Gookin, and others), 1680 — 

1724, 

222. Volume of papers of David Jeffries, Esq., and 

Charles Shepreeve, Esq., 1690 — 1720, .... " " 

223. Volume of the Papers of Col. Charles Lidget, 

1660 — 1720, " " 

224. Volume of the Deeds of David Jeffries, Esq., 1680 — 

1725, 

225. Volume of Letters to the Hon. John Jeffries, 1710 — 

1760, " 

226. Four Letters to Maj. Benj. Davis, from Gov. Salt- 

onstall, of Conn., in 1700; Duncan Campbell, Post- • 

master of New England, 1700; Wm. Sharpas, of 
New York, 1700, and an account of the depreda- 
tions of the Pirates near Philadelphia in 1698. 
Three Acknowledgments and Receipts from Rich- 
ard Walderen, 1652, Wm. Davis, 1675, '^'^'^ Wm. 



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Russell, 1660 Walter Lloyd Jeffries. 

227. Two Letters from Gov. Jonathan IkMchcr, of ISIass- 

achusctts, to David Jeffries, Esq., 1756-57. Two 
Letters from Lt.-Gov. Jonathan Belcher, of Nova 
Scotia, to David Jeffries, Esq., 1759-60. Three 
Papers signed by Andrew or Jonathan Belcher. 
Five Papers of the Ship "Newcastle," written 
and signed by Jno. Hincks, Councillor of New 
Hampshire. Three Papers relating to the Old 
South Church, 1672 and 1781. Deed of Gov. 
Allen, of New Hampshire, 1704. Two Papers 
of the " Pearl," Brigantine, 1710. Agreement in 
regard to selling Slaves in Boston, 1682. Bill of 
Bart. Green for printing Books for Cotton Mather, 
1 7 14. Proposals for printing a Play, written in 
Boston, 176S, by a British Soldier. Deposition 
of Phesant Eastwick before Edw. Tyng, Asst., 
1677. Letter of Mrs. Elizabeth Poole, 1644, . " " 

228. Silver Porringer, made by Paul Revere, .... Afrs. John Jeffries. 

229. Shoe Buckles of Capt. Davis, worn in Concord 

Fight, Mrs. J. T. Woodbury, Milford. 

230. The Sugar Phmib. " A sweet anuiscment for lei- 

sure hours, being an entertaining and instructive 

Collection of Stories," 1787, W. H. Deiniet. 

231. Ornaments belonging to the family of Wm. Sheaffe, 

Deputy Collector under the last Royal Collector 
of the Port of Boston, exhibited by his grand- 
daughter, Mrs. Henry Loriiig, Brookline. 

232. Portrait of Mrs. William Sheaffe, " " " 

233. Part of Wedding Dress sent by Lafayette to Miss 

Margaret Sheaffe, daughter of the above, . . " " " 

234. Locket, Miniature of Elizabeth Dana, daughter of 

Wm. Kllery, and wife of Francis Dana, 1779, . . Richard H. Daua. 



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235- Commission of Joseph Mansfield, Jr., as Ensign 
of the 2d Regiment ; signed by Jona. Trum- 
bull, 1774, E. Blakeslee. 

236. Portrait of Fisher Ames ; copy by Newton, . . . Boston Atheiimuvi. 

237. Portrait of Mrs. Hancock, by Copley ; from the 

Wentworth House, Portsmouth, 

238. Portrait of Mary Ann Wolcott (Mrs. Gov. Chauncy 

Goodrich), J. H. Wolcott. 

239. A Prince of Russia; painting on glass; taken from 

an English barque by Capt. Hallet in the Revo- 
lution, L. P. Morrison. 

240. Russian Princess, comi^anion to the above, " " 

241. Cannon Ball, E. A'. Cohitrn. 

242. Relic from Battle-ground of Bunker Hill, " " 

243. Silver Tankard, presented at the building of the 

"Ann Sail}'," in Boston, 1726, ^'<?- Shm-tleff, Brooklinc. 

244. Portrait of Ur. John Homans, Surgeon in the Rev- 

olutionary War ; copied from a miniature painted 

1790, Charles Homans. 

245. Silver Tankard, owned and used by Gov. Simon 

Bradstreet, with his Coat-of-Arms [1657], .... Samncl Bradstrect. 

246. Silver Sugar-Tongs, once owned by Rev. .Simon 

Bradstreet, Minister First Church, Charlestown, 
1698-1741, " 

247. Silver Creamer, owned and used. by Mary Brad- 

street, who married Rev. Hull Abbot, of Charles- 
town, in 1731, " 

248. Silver Cake Plate, owned by Rev. Hull Abbot, 

Minister of First Church, in Charlestown, 1724- 

1774, 

249. Original MS. "Meditations," etc., of Anne Brad- 

street [1664], wife of Gov. Simon Bradstreet, and 

daughter of Gov. Thomas Dudley, " 

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350. Gold Sleeve Buttons worn by Dr. Walter Hastings 
of y® 27th Regt. of Foot (American) in y^ liattle of 
lUinkcr Hill, ]VaUcr Hastings (^his grandson). 

25 1. Silver Olive Spoon, formerly owned by Mary Brad- 
street, who married Rev. Hull Abbot, in 1731, . . Samuel Bradstreet. 

i~^2. Embroidery, by a member of Bradstreet Family 

about 1740, " " 

-53- Very large Silver Tankard; an heir-loom in y^ 

Bradstreet family, 1730, " " 

:54. Model (made from wood of y"^ Frigate "Constitu- 
tion,") of y^ First Monument erected on lireed's 
Hill ; surmounted by a Grai)c-shot fired during 
ye Battle of Bunker Hill, //.//. Edcs. 

-55' -5^- Chair Coverings, wrought by Sarah Emerson 

about 1690, Samuel Bradstreet. 

:57. Portion of £l set of Bed Curtains wrought by Sarah 
Emerson about 1690, and since preserved by her 
Descendants in y^ family of Bradstreet, .... " " 

258. Continental Money, Charles Buck. 

:59. Portrait of Major Thomas Savage, one of the build- 
ers of the Old South, 1670; born in London, 
1608; died in Boston, 1682, Henry Lee. 

260. I'ortrait, by Copley, of the Hon. Jonathan Jackson, 
born 1743, died 1810. Member of Congress, 
1781-1782; appointed by Washington, in 1789, 
U. S. Marshal in the District of Massachusetts, .... " " 

:6i. "Doctrine of the Covenant of the Redemption," 
by Samuel Willard, Pastor of the Old South 
Church, containing an autograph of Thomas 
Brattle, one of the founders of Brattle St. Church, Abraham E. Cutter. 

262. Old Punch Bowl, one hundred years old, painted in 

China from designs sent out, Henry Lee. 

263. " A Broadside." Important Advice of Cornwallis 



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and his Army at Yoi'ktown, and a Poem by a 
young Lady on hearing the guns firing and bells 
ringing, - . . . . Abraham E. Cutter. 

264. Portrait, engraved, of Rev. Benjamin Colman, D.D., " " 

265. " Fountain Opened," by Sam. Willard, Pastor Old 

South Church, containing Poem on cover upon 

his Sickness, 1700, " 

266. " The Souldier Defended and Directed." Sermon 

at Artillery Election, by Ebenezer Pemberton, 

Pastor of the Old South, 1701, " " 

267. Two Sermons oi> Earthquake, 1727, by Thomas 

Prince, Pastor of Old South, " " 

26S. Portrait of Sam. Adams, engraved by Samuel C. 

Okey, 1775, H. H. Edcs. 

269. Beads which belonged to Bethiah Sears, wife of 

Capt. Sears, who commanded an American Priva- 
teer in Revolutionary War, Annie Lyman Sears. 

270. Wedding Ring of Sarah Pickering, mother of Col. 

Timothy Pickering, who died December, 1747, 

aged eighty-six years, Mrs. Philip H. Sears. 

271. Portrait of Gen. Warren, by Copley, J. Collins IVarren. 

272. Picture, Burning of Charlestown, by Trumbull, . . " " 

273. Sword of Gen. Warren, " " 

274. Oration on Boston Massacre, by Gen. Warren, in 

the Old South ; original Manuscript, " " 

275. " Boke of Psalms," carried to England by a Private 

engaged at Bunker Hill, who said it was taken 
out of the pocket of Gen. Warren after he was 
slain. Dr. Wilton purchased it, and sent it to Dr. 
Gordon, of Roxbury, by whom it was given to 
Dr. John Warren, brother of Gen. Warren, . . " " 

276. Day Book of Gen. Warren, " " 

277. Grenadier Cap from Braintree, " 



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:;7S. Autograph, Gen. Joseph Warren, J. Collins Jfiir/rn. 

2~g. Photographs, Gen. Warren's Skull, showing bullet- 
holes, " " 

rSo. Memorial of Warren ; old print, " " 

28 1. Sword taken by Nathaniel Bcmis, of Watcrtown, 
from a British officer whom he shot on the re- 
treat from Concord and Lexington, April 19, 1775, /)r- Bemis, Aledford. 

z'Sz. Ring, given by Sir W. Pepperell to one of the pall- 
bearers at the funeral of his son, J. S. Locke. 

z"^^. Fairfield chair ; this chair has been in use since 
1763; it was property of Rev. John Fairfield, 
grandfather of Gov. Fairfield, of Maine, " " 

254. Apron worn by Mrs. Reed, of Lexington, at the 

time of the Battle ; woven and spun by herself, 

ATrs. Harrison Pierce, Lexington. 

255. Manuscript Sermon, preached by Rev. J. Fairfield, 

17S0, J- S. Locke. 

256. Memorandum Book of Rev. Jonas Clark, in his 

hand-writing, 1754 — 1785, II. G. Clark. 

257. Quill Pen, made and used by Rev. Jonas Clark, 

1776, 

2SS. Sun Glass used in the War for lighting fires and 

pipes at the Hartwcll Tavern, between Lexington 

and Concord, E.G. Porter. 

2S9. Photograph of Col. Joseph Ward, K. P. Bishop. 

290. Piece of a Table Cloth spun and woven by Mrs. 

Wm. Emery, Jaffrey, N. H., 1799, Mrs. L. G. Pobhins. 

291. Receipted Bill for the Paper on which was printed 

the Money issued by the Colony of Massachusetts 

Bay Mrs. John Revere. 

292. Allegory of the Year 1765, designed and engraved 

by Paul Revere, " " 

203. Boston Massacre, drawn by Paul Revere, which has 

always remained in the Revere family " " 



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294- Silver Waiter, Mrs. John Jeffries. 

295. Engraved portrait of Henry Laurens, A. E. Cutter. 

296. A George Washington Button (with " Long live the 

President " round the edge), W. P. Iiiiiis. 

297. President Holyoke's Chair, H. H. Edes. 

298. Fan belonging to the wife of Gen. Knox, Mrs. T. Motley- 

299. Jefferson's Cane ; afterwards used by President 

Madison, T. J. Coolidge. 

300. Gravy Boat, owned by John Leverett, showing his 

crest, Mrs. Jeffries. 

301. Lnpression of Washington's Seal, W. L. Jeffries. 

302. China Waiter of Major Samuel Shaw's, with the 

Cincinnati Arms, Mrs. G. NmvIaiidS/nno. 

303. Letter of Gen. Washington's to Jno. Green- 

wood, ■ Mrs. James Lodge. 

304. Revolutionary Teaspoons, A. Shiirtleff. 

305. Esse.x County Yeoman's Sitting-Room, from the 

" Indian Hill Farm " Collection, Ben : Perley Poore, near N'e-wburyport. 
Including 

Fire-place from the old Tracy House, in Newburyport; Andirons, 
Fender, Tea-kettle and Stand, Shovel, Tongs, Bellows, Brush, etc. 

Picture of Charles II. when a boy. 

Portraits of the Marquis of Granby and Lord Anson. 

Old Family Mirror and Candlesticks. 

Home-made Rag Carpets. 

Cellaret (ancient Refrigerator) ; very rare. 

Desk, Table, and corner Writing Chair ; all with claw feet. 

Pair Fire Screens. 

Old English Clock. 

Pair Knife Boxes. 

"Beaufet" (Cupboard), containing old Pewter, a Set of the Dodge 
Family China, a French Pitcher (W^ashington and Marie Antoinette), 
China Castor, Punch Bowl and Ladle, and a variety of old China. 



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Another "Beaufet," containing Venetian Glass, Decanters, Mugs, and 
fine specimens of glass known as " Rummers." 

Scarlet Cloth Cloak of Gov. Bowdoin. 

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Cocked Hat of the period. 

Scarlet Embroidered Curtains from the White House, as furnished for 

the first time, under the Administration of John Adams. 
Old Engraving of English Rural Life. 
Fire Arm (for Buckshot) used by the First Light Infantry Troops in the 

World, in one of the early Expeditions fitted out in New England 

against the French in Canada. 
Sword carried by Col. Robert Dodge, of Hamilton, at Bunker Hill. 
]>lundcrbuss. 
Halberd. 

Two Spontoons. ' ^ 

Two Swords ; very old. 
306. Essex County Yeoman's Kitchen of the time of 
the Revolution, from the " Indian Hill Farm " 

Collection, Ben : Perky Foore, tiear Newlniryport. 

Including 

A capacious Fire-place, with Andirons carrying the Spit, a Crane with 

Pot-hooks and Trammels, Dinner-pot, Tea-kettle, Camp-kettle (of 

Alexander Hamilton), four Preserving Spiders, Frying Pan, Meat 

Fork, Drying-hook, Toasting-iron, Bellows, and Tea-kettle on Stand. 
Mantel-shelf, with Coffee-mill and Iron Candlestick. 
Three Muskets, one of which (the lower one) was used in Col. Gerrish's 

Regt. Mass. Guards, and the other two in Col. Robert Dodge's Regt. 
Cavalry Sabre carried in Washington's Life Guards. 
Four Horse-pistols. 
Iron Light-stand made by a West Newbury Blacksmith for Daniel 

Noyes Poore (Harvard College, 1777). 
Butcher's Cleaver. 
Warming Pan. 
Great Wheel and little Wheel. 



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Reel. 

Foot-Stove. 

Flax-hatchel and Cards. 

Basket and Trice of Corn. 

Carpenter's Tools. 

Steelyards. 

Carved Oak-chest brought by the Poore family from England in 1640. 

Towel-roller woven and spun by Judith Poore in 1774. 

Rolling-pins. 

Chopping Knife 

Ladle and Skimmer. 

Coffee-stirrer. 

Candle-mould. 

Toaster. 

Cidei^-noggin. 

Dresser, stocked with Pewter Plates, Bowls, Porringers, Mugs, Knives, 

Forks, Spoons, Brass and Wooden Mortars, and Candlesticks. 
Tvi^o very old Chairs ; leather back and seat. 
Large Oak Arm Chair which came in the ship " Hector " (the first 

vessel that landed at Newbury), brought by the Dole family. 
Centipede Kitchen Table. 
Saddle-bags of Gen. Kno.x. 
Revolutionary Cartridge-box, Powder-horn, and Canteen. 

307. The Massachusetts Spy, or Thomas's Boston 

Journal. A Weekly, Political and Commercial 
Paper : — Open to all Parties, but Influenced by 
None. " Do Thou Great Liberty inspire our 
Souls, — and make our Lives in Thy Possession 
happy, — or our Deaths glorious in thy just De- 
fence." Bound Vol. from March 4, 1773, to 
March 3, 1774, E. I. Thomas, Brook/iite. 

308. Large copy of the Bible " printed at the press in 

Worcester Massachusetts by Isaiah Thomas. 



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Sold by him in Worcester : and l)y him and 
Company, at Faust's Statue, No. 45 Newbury 
St. Boston, MDCCXCI." Autograph Inscrip- 
tion: "The Gift of Isaiah Thomas Esq"" to his 
much respected Mother-in-La\v Rebecca Fowle 
1792 — Not to be sold, but retained in the family. 
For one of my son's sons." Coat-of-Arms, with 
motto : " Nee elatus nee dejectus," .... E. I. TJumias, Brookliiie. 

309. Smaller Bible, printed at Worcester by Isaiah 

Thomas, 1797, • . . . " " 

310. Staff carried by Gen. John Sullivan when Gov- 

ernor of N. 11., J. and E. Sullivan. 

311. Spurs worn by Gen. John Sullivan " " 

312. Watch carried by Gen. John Sullivan, " " 

313. Portrait of Cxen. John Sullivan, by Tenney, after 

sketch by Trumbull, " " 

314. Pistols carried by Gen. John Sullivan, during the 

War, 

315. MS. Orders from Col. Benedict Arnold, Oct. 17, 

1775, E. I. Thomas, Brookliiie. 

316. Eleven Ancient Pamphlets, E. iV. Colntrn. 

(i.) Dr. Sewall's Sermon on the Death of the Rev. Thomas 
Prince, 1758. Phil, i., 21. 

{2.) Sermon preached by Andrew Eliot, D.D., on the Execu- 
tion of Levi Ames, who suffered Death for Burglary, 
Oct. 21, 1773, aged 22. 

(3.) Discourse delivered by Elijah Fitch, A.M., at Hopkinton, 
March 24, 1776, being the next Sabbath following the 
precipitate Flight of the British Troops from Boston. 

(4.) Sermon on the Death of Cotton Matther, D.D., F.R.S., 
by Thomas Prince, A.M. John v., 35. Boston. 1728. 

(5.) Sermon on the Death of Increase Mather, D.D., by Ben- 
jamin Colman. Matt, xi., 9; X., 41. Boston. 1723. 



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(6.) Original Stamp Act (in black-letter type), Anno Quinto 
Georgii III. Regis. London. 1765. 

(7.) Proceedings of Court Martial at Cambridge, Jan. 20, et seq. 
1778, upon the Trial of Col. David Henley. 

(8.) Two Fast Day Discourses delivered July 14, 1774, by 
Peter Whitney, A.M., Northborough. 

(9.) Dr. Joseph Sewall's Sermon, preached at the Thursday- 
Lecture, in Boston, Sept. 16, 1762, before the Great and 
General Court on the joyful news of the Reduction of 
the Havannah. Matt, vi., 13. 

(10.) Prayer composed for the benefit of the Soldiery in the 
American Army, by Abiel Leonard, A. M., Chaplain to 
Gen. Putnam's Regiment. Cambridge. 1775. 

(11.) "The first Book of the American Chronicles of the 
Times." Boston. 1775. 

317. Letters written to Isaiah Thomas, Worcester, from 

Maj. Ben. Russell (dated Camp Orange-Town, 
Sept. 29, 1780, giving information of B. Arnold's 
defection ; also from John Hancock, Rufus King, 
B. Franklin, T. Jefferson, and J. Madison, . E. I. Thomas, BrookUiii- 

318. Silver Snuff-box presented to David Jeffries in 

1707, with his Coat-of-Arms, J^^i'i J'-'ff'''i-'s 

319. Silver Tea Urn belonging to John and Abigail 

Adams, Charles Francis Adams 

320. Silver Tankard belonging to John Adams, . . " " " 

321. Silver Coffee-pot belonging to John and Abigail 

Adams, " " - " 

322. Silver Tankard belonging to John Adams, . . " " " 

323. Communion Flagon belonging to the New North 

Church, whose minister, the Rev. Andrew Eliot, 

was the only Congregational clergyman remaining 

in Boston during the siege. Now the property 

of King's Chapel, H. JV. P'ootc 

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3:4- The Register of Marriages at King's Chapel, 
17 18 — 1841 ; containing Dr. Caner's note on the 
"unnatural Rebellion " in March, 1776, II. IV. Footc. 

3:5. Carved Ladle made by Caleb Foote, a soldier in 
the army at Cambridge, and subsequently cap- 
tured by the British while serving as master on 
the privateer " Lark." Ladle carved in Prison at 
Plymouth, England, 1779 — 1780, " " 

326. Engraving of Rev. Henry Caner, D. D., Rector of 

King's Chapel, 1747 — 1776, " 

327. Leather Trunk belonging to Phillips family, of An- 

dross, 167S, Mrs. Hamilton Willis. 

IzZ. Arm Chair belonging to Chief-Justice Sewell, . " 

329. Iron Fire Back, 1690, " 

330. Couch, 1654, 

331. Ball taken from the body of Gen. Joseph Warren, 

iSth June, 1775, Mrs. Montague. 

332. Pair of Silver Candlesticks brought over from Eng- 

land by David Jeffries, in 1675; afterwards the 
property of David Jeffries, Treasurer of Boston 
during the Revolution. The arms arc those of 

Jeffries, Usher, Ledget, and Clarke, Mrs. Jeffries. 

^],T). A piece of the Dress worn by Dorothy Quincy 

when married to John PLancock, Mrs. Sara// Austin. 

334. Vest presented to Gen. John Sullivan by Gen. La- 

fayette after his return to France, J. and E. Siilli-.au. 

335. Dress worn by Catharine Livingston, daughter of 

William Livingston, Gov. of New Jersey, . . Miss M. B. Sedg^oick. 

336. Waistcoat worn -by Matthew Ridley, " " 

337. Two stamps issued under the Stamp Act, 1765, 

with a Table of Prices, etc., Samuel A. Green. 

33S. Toy Gun, owned by Capt. Merriam, the Boy-captain 
of Lexington, 



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On the iSth of April, 1775, two British soldiers were discov- 
ered reconnoitering the town disguised in long cloaks ; a gust 
•■ of wind disclosed their uniforms. On the morning of the 
19th little Capt. Merriam seized this gun and rushed to the 
green where the men were mustering, and watched the ad- 
vance of regulars from the steps of the Buckman Tavern. 

339. Halberd used in Battle of Lexington, .... Mrs. Stetson, Lexington. 

340. Watch and Chain brought over by Gen. Hull for 

the wife of Col. Joseph Hull, D. Ward S/enser. 

341. Col. Joseph Ward's Silver Tankard, made by Paul 

Revere, " " 

342. Pistols presented by Gen. Washington to Col. Jo- 

seph Ward for meritorious service at Bunker Hill, . . . . D. Ward. 

343. China Set belonging to Col. Joseph Ward, " 

344. Col. Joseph Ward's Silver Candlestick, made by 

Paul Revere, " 

346. Col. Ward's Military Vest, " 

347. Wedding Skirt and Slippers of Mrs. Col. Ward, " 

345. Letter from George Washington to Col. Ward, " 

349. Col. Ward's Knee Buckles and Sleeve Buttons, " 

350. Letter from Parson Eckley, of the Old i:outh 

Church, to Col. Ward, " 

351. One of a set of Wine Cups used by Col. Timothy 

Pickering while in the Revolutionary Army, . . Miss M. P. lYichols. 

352. Picture of Washington's Tomb, with Mourners, Mrs. Stetson, Lexington. 

353. Three Newspapers, Miss Merriam. 

354. Proclamation for a Public Fast, read in Bedford, 

Mass., March 13, 1742, by Rev. Mr. Bowes, .... " " 

355. Four old Revolutionary Cups and Saucers, and one 

Cake Plate ; initial, T. P. ; belonging to a family 

in Newburyport, "... Mrs. G. W. Wales. 

356. Washington Pitcher, belonging originally to the 

Howland family, of Newport, " " 



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'5!;7- Wedgewood Cup with Portrait of Queen Caroline; 

belonged to Matthew Byles, Mrs. G. IV. Wales. 

358-362. Five Plates with, different views, " " 

^63. Miniature of Gen. Washington, presented by him 

to Gen. David Cobb, G. JV. Black, Jr. 

364. Rapier of John Hancock, Hemy G. Clark. 

365. Dress Sword ; one of the four presented by Lafay- 

ette to the Staff of Gen. Washington, " " 

366. Child's Chair from house of Rev. Jonas Clark, ... <■ .< 

367. Chair from Rev. Jonas Clark's house, Lexington, . . .< <i 
36S. Cannon-Bail dug up on the Camp Ground of Col. 

Prescott's Regiment in A. A. Lawrence's grove, 

at Longwood, by Wm. L. Green, A. A. Lawrence. 

369. Pocket Book used by Maj. Samuel Lawrence, while 

Adjutant (1775-7), for carrying orders. He 
served at Bunker Hill, and this was prtibably used 
on the day of the Battle, " " 

370. A Sword belonging to Col. Jackson, and carried by 

him at the Battle of Lexington, and subsequently 
during the Revolution. Col. Jackson was a private 
in a Company of Minute Men in Newton. At 
the dawn of the 19th April the signal was given 
that the British Troops were on their march for 
Lexington. Col. Jackson was chosen Captain for 
the day, and instantly ordered his Minute Men to 
arms. " The time for talking is past, the time for 
fighting has come." J. M. C. Hyde. 

371. Copy of the Massachusetts " Spy," W. E. Barker. 

372. Powder Horn said to have been carried in the 

French War and in the Revolution, Oldin Nichols. 

373. Portrait of Paul Revere, « ■ Mechanics' Association. 

374. Portrait of Ben. Russell, " 

375. Portrait of Gen. David Cobb, by G. Stuart, .... George F. Wilde. 



